SIR, Something happened throughout the borough on Remembrance Sunday and it concerned the maligned youth of our community.

The significant occurrence was that more than 400 young people attended services and marched in recognition of those who gave their lives so that others may live.

It is interesting to note that the numbers of young people, aged from 6-25 years old outnumbered the adults and veterans.

This fact is a sign of hope for the future, for it demonstrated that the young people who belong to the many organisations such as the scouts, cubs, guides, brownies, and not forgetting the sea cadets and their superb band, took the trouble to prepare and parade in their best uniforms to honour the achievements of others.

It is time to recognise the good achievements of our young community and not over-emphasise the selfish acts of the minority of troublesome youths.

Rob Smith, District Commissioner of Scouting, has announced that 2007 is the centenary of the worldwide scouting movement, and plans are being prepared for commemorative events throughout the year.